American Idol: Cancelled or Renewed for Season 17 on ABC?

by Telly Vulture

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Vulture Watch

The song remains the same. Has the American Idol TV show been cancelled or renewed for a 17th season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of American Idol, season 17. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

What’s This TV Show About?

An ABC revival of the old FOX reality TV series music competition, American Idol typically airs on Sundays and Mondays. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan serve as judges in season 16 on ABC, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. After making it through the nationwide audition process, the contestant pool is narrowed through a series of elimination rounds. Once the contest reaches the semi-finals, although the judges offer their criticism, the decision to keep or cut a performer is up to the viewing audience. For a specified window of time, fans may vote for their favorites, via phone call, text messages, and online. At stake is the “American Idol” title and a recording contract.

Season 16 Ratings

The first night (Sunday) of the 16th season of American Idol averaged a 1.67 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.98 million viewers. Compared to the 2016 Wednesday editions on FOX, that’s down by 29% in the demo and down by 15% in viewers.

The second night (Monday) of season 16 averaged a 1.58 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.75 million viewers. Compared to the 2016 Thursday editions on FOX, that’s down by 27% in the demo and down by 15% in viewers. Find out how American Idol stacks up against other ABC TV shows.

Telly’s Take

Will ABC cancel or renew American Idol for season 17? While the ratings have no doubt been a disappointment for the network, I suspect this show will be renewed for another season. Since that’s speculation, I’ll keep an eye on the ratings and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free American Idol cancellation or renewal alerts.